| Tail Number / N-Number | N9685V |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17264464 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | BLUE SKIES AVIATION OF WISCONSIN INC |
| Street | 3736 ST RD 32 |
| City | PULASKI |
| State | WI |
| Zip Code | 54162 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Brown County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-12-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1999-11-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53276371 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD7CF9 |